Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why that is and what it means.

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

You might already know that gasoline and diesel engines both operate using the same four-stroke cycle: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. However, a key difference between gas and diesel engines ...

Ford’s 2026 catalog may be filling up with hybrids and battery packs, but diesel power still anchors some of the brand’s hardest working vehicles. From three-quarter-ton pickups to medium-duty ...

Diesel doesn't magically come out from underground — it's engineered through a complex refining process that involves many steps and lots of heat.